Passat TDI attempts Guinness World Record

Volkswagen of America announced today that it will challenge the existing Guinness World Records achievement for the “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid car.” Two drivers will pilot a 2013 Passat TDI Clean Diesel, leaving from and returning to Volkswagen’s Herndon, Va. headquarters. This 8,000-mile, 48 contiguous state drive...

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Acura Special Edition debuts in U.S.

The new 2013 Acura TL Special Edition is now on sale with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $37,405. Joining the TL line as a mid-2013 model, the TL Special Edition offers a step up from the standard TL, with the addition of highly desirable feature upgrades, creating an incredible value in the luxury four-door sedan segment. The...

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81-year old Gerry Crown leading Peking to Paris Rally as it enters Russia

This year’s Peking to Paris Rally has a real fight on its hands as two Australian crews are battling it out for the top spot in the Classics division. 81-year-old Gerry Crown and his teammate Matt Bryson are hanging on to their lead in the 1973 Leyland P76 with the ex-1974 World Cup Rally winning Citroen DS23, driven by Robbie Sherrard and Peter...

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All-new Range Rover sets Pikes Peak Hill Climb record

The all-new Range Rover Sport yesterday established the record for a production-standard Sport Utility Vehicle and broke the long standing record for any kind of production-standard vehicle on the Pikes Pike International Hill Climb course,  venue of the spectacular annual competition known as ‘The Race To the Clouds’. The Range Rover Sport...

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Jaguar XJR set for UK debut

The new dynamic flagship of the Jaguar model range will make its UK public debut at Motor Expo in London’s Canary Wharf next week.  Visitors to the Canary Wharf show will be able to view the powerful new 550PS XJR up close on the Jaguar stand, which is positioned in Canada Square Park. Stunning examples of the Jaguar XF, XK and new F-TYPE will...

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All about the new 2014 Toyota Corolla

The all-new 2014 Corolla will include amplified elements of style, design, quality and craftsmanship, while building upon the Corolla reputation for reliability, efficiency and function, making Toyota’s newest compact the most surprising and capable Corolla yet. With nearly 40 million units sold, the Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate...

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2,000 Lamborghini Aventadors produced

The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 achieved and important milestone in its history, with the 2,000th vehicle produced. The Nero Nemesis car, chassis number 2,000, rolled off the assembly line destined for the United States. Its owner, Thaddeus Arroyo, Chief Intelligence Officer for AT&T, is a highly ranked U.S. executive and a passionate...

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Production of Auris Touring Sports starts in UK

New Auris Touring Sports will be made in UK Toyota opened a new chapter in its European operations today with the official start of production of the new Auris Touring Sports at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston car plant. The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, UK Secretary of State for Transport, joined Didier Leroy, President and CEO of Toyota...

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Best engine in 2.0-litre to 2.5-litre category for Audi 2.5-litre TFSI

Audi TT RS - The Audi five-cylinder 2.5 TFSI reigns supreme as the International Engine of the Year in the 2.0-litre to 2.5-litre category, winning the award for the fourth year in a row. A jury of 87 leading motoring journalists from around the world has voted the Audi 2.5-litre TFSI unit the “International Engine of the Year” in the 2.0-litre...

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1965 Aston Martin DB5 Saloon on Silverstone Classic Sale

Silverstone Auctions has secured a stunning 1965 Aston Martin DB5 for the Silverstone Classic Sale on 27thJuly. Considered by many to be one of the world’s most famous and coveted cars, the example on offer is one of the finest available. It has been estimated at between £275,000 to £325,000 and offered Without Reserve. Immortalised in the 1964...

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Mercedes-AMG establishes lap record in the "Grüne Hölle"

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive has lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife (“north loop”) in a record time of 7:56.234 minutes. Therefore, the electric AMG super sports car is at the same time the first electrically-powered series production vehicle to have mastered the legendary race track in under eight minutes. The record time of...

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